New Delhi, India, May 2026 — Pradeep Panicker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL). He has been elevated from his role as Chief Executive Officer at GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., where he led airport operations, commercial development, security, procurement, and strategic transformation of one of India’s key aviation hubs.
Pradeep has been associated with GMR Group for over 16 years and has held several senior leadership roles across airport operations, commercial strategy, infrastructure development, and airport transformation. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO – GMR Hyderabad International Airport, EVP & CCO – Delhi Airport, Chief Commercial Officer – Aero, and Vice President & Deputy Chief Commercial Officer – Delhi Airport, where he contributed to major revenue growth, airport commercialization, property development, and strategic business planning.
Before his long tenure with GMR, Pradeep held leadership roles with Mumbai SEZ Development Company, Feedback Ventures Private Limited, L&T Finance Limited, and IDBI Bank, contributing to infrastructure bidding, project advisory, project finance, legal documentation, and large-scale infrastructure development. He began his professional journey with Price Waterhouse as an Articled Clerk and also held early responsibilities at Lawrence & Mayo Opticals and G D Chemicals & Cosmetics.
With deep expertise across airport operations, infrastructure financing, project development, commercial transformation, stakeholder management, and PPP-led infrastructure models, Pradeep Panicker is well-positioned to lead Delhi International Airport Ltd. through its next phase of operational excellence, passenger experience enhancement, and strategic growth.
About Delhi International Airport Ltd.
Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) operates Delhi Airport, one of India’s busiest airports and a major international hub in South Asia. The airport connects more than 140 destinations through over 60 domestic and international carriers and is operated by a consortium comprising GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, and Fraport.
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